Canadian & GTA Resources for BIPOC Women and Gender-Diverse Businesses
If you’re a side hustler, entrepreneur or aspiring business owner, we’ve got you covered with a range of resources, grants, and services designed to help you thrive! This list is just a start. It isn’t exhaustive, so feel free to share your recommendations, and we’ll gladly add them in or comment below! Also quick note, we noticed that resources for some communities are limited or missing. We are only human so we might’ve missed them, so please feel free to add them if you know of any!
Resources for Entrepreneurs
Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network
Futurpreneur for Women Entrepreneurs
Women’s Enterprise Organization of Canada
IFW (American)
Business In The Streets (free for 34 and under)
2SLGBTQI+ Resources
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce
The Canadian Gay & Lesbian Business Education Foundation
Ontario Queer Chamber of Commerce
Muslim Resources
Asian Resources
South Asian Women’s Collective
Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs
Indigenous Resources
Canadian Council For Indigenous Business
Futurpreneur for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Immigrant Resources
Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council
Latin Resources
Latin-Canadian Business Council
Inspiramelatina (American)
Black Resources
Black Entrepreneurship Alliance
Futurpreneur for Black Entrepreneurs
Toronto Foundation: Black Opportunity Fund
University of Toronto: Black Founders Network
